Egyptian actor Farouk Al Fishawi passes away at 67

Succumbing to cancer at the age of 67, Egyptian actor Farouk Al-Fishawi passed away this morning according to the local Egyptian news.

Al-Fishawi first revealed to his fans about his illness nine months ago at the Alexandria Mediterranean Film Festival. After being honored at the ceremony, the actor said, "I was reluctant to say this, because I do not want to see any distress or discomfort from any of you, because I am not upset,"

The United star, whose most recently starred in Lailat Hana wa Suroor (2018), had a successful careers spanning over decades, with over 60 roles in both television and film.

After receiving a Bachelor of Arts then Medicine from Ain Shams university, Fishawi made his debut back in 1979 in an episode of Abnaie Al Aezzaa Shokran. Some of his most notable works include roles in A Woman Shook the Throne, Al-zaman Al-saab, The Jeans and Katel Bela Aje,among several others.

Fishawi, who was previously married to Samia Al Alfi, is survived by a son, Omer, who is also an actor.